What is the importance of the concept of Public Interest in the RTI Act?

What is the importance of the concept of Public Interest in the RTI Act?

Public interest is an enabling provision warranting the disclosure of information even where it would otherwise fall in the category of exempted information. It cannot be used to deny information.

Recognitions

Certificate of Honour from the Public Concern for Governance Trust in 2013 for contribution to the RTI movement,
Power of One Award from The Bombay Catholic Sabha for outstanding contribution to Mumbai city.